Explainers

Clever choreography, a strong bond between dog and trainer … and evolutionary psychology?

How process usually works and what changes once new lawmakers are sworn into office

Load management has become increasingly prevalent and controversial as more NBA teams are resting their superstars, hoping to keep them healthy for the playoffs.

Yo, Philadelphia’s trademark accent is more than just “jawn” and “youse guys.” What makes a Philly accent distinctive, and how are millennials killing it?

Philadelphia Energy Solutions’ future is unclear and the debate over what should happen to it mirror a conversation that’s taking place across the U.S.

We hear about the removal of iconic 30th St. station flipboard sign. Then, Marty talks with Pa.'s Agriculture Secretary about hemp. Last, reaction to the end of the shutdown.

Guests: Payton Guion, Marcel Bonn-Miller, Max Tuttleman Perhaps you’ve noticed a mysterious substance called C. ...

Bubbly water purveyors say “a good seltzer should hurt.” The acidity in carbonated drinks lights up the pain receptors in nerve endings — in a way that pleases the tongue.

Why a western Pa. company that's become a major player in the global tear gas trade is also embroiled in a legal battle with neighbors of its manufacturing facilities.

A male donkey and a female emu have reportedly "fallen in love," creating an unexpected roadblock for a North Carolina animal shelter in rehousing them.

Guests: Anna Viden, David Fahrenthold The likely murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has placed scrutiny on the ...

The mechanism of vomiting, or emesis, is the same in kids and adults.

Guest: Lawrence Noble President Trump recently tweeted the phrase “collusion is not a crime,” in reference to ...

Guests: Mark Zandi, Frank Plantan  All eyes will be on the Korean Peninsula beginning Friday, a ...

The price of the Bitcoin has been skyrocketing lately, with people around the world clamoring to invest in the mysterious digital currenc ...